2020 Primary Schools Program
Primary Schools Program
Byron Writers Festival 2020 Primary Schools Program connects students with Australia’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators.
In partnership with Southern Cross University
Live, online and on-demand program now available!
Sessions are now available on-demand and in your classroom, from 3 – 7 August 2020. To watch, simply click WATCH NOW on your chosen sessions(s), listed below, to access the session via YouTube. For technical troubleshooting, please refer our Tech Support PDF or call 6685 5115.
Check session details below for stage suitability and to download teacher resources. Resources are available as a PDF and include author information, curriculum links, discussions guides and activities.
A message for teachers from our program partner, Southern Cross University
Primary School Sessions
Deborah Abela
Deborah Abela is the author of 27 books including her climate change trilogy Grimsdon, New City and Final Storm, about kids living in a climate-changed world.
Stages: 2 – 3
Felice Arena
Felice Arena is one of Australia’s best-loved children’s writers. His books include The Boy and the Spy, Fearless Frederic, A Great Escape, the Specky Magee and Sporty Kids series.
Stages: 2 – 3
Kirli Saunders
2020 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year and Gunai Woman Kirli Saunders is an award-winning children’s author, poet, teacher and artist. Her works include picture book The Incredible Freedom Machines and the poetry collection Kindred.
Stages: 1 – 3
Tristan Bancks
Tristan Bancks is the bestselling author of funny books for kids – the Tom Weekly series and Nit Boy.
Stages: 1 – 3
Dub Leffler
Descended from the Bigambul people of South-West Queensland, Dub Leffler has authored and/or illustrated over 24 titles including picture book Once There was a Boy and Sorry Day with Coral Vass.
Stages: 2 – 3
Funding Partners
This program is supported by Southern Cross University. Thanks also to our long-term funding partner, Create NSW.
With thanks/Acknowledgements
Overall Digital Schools Program
Welcome to Country audio: Delta Kay
Post production editing and drone footage: Sam Rhodes
And a huge thanks to all the publishers for their support and assistance
Primary Schools Program
Technical consultation – Tristan Bancks
Byron Writers Festival Team
Artistic Director: Edwina Johnson
Head of Development: Emma Keenan
Head of Operations: Sarah Ma
Schools Day Producer: Gabby Le Brun
Marketing & Communications: Anika Ebner
Festival Administrator: Emily Brugman
Partnerships Co-ordinator: Aarna Hudson